EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson reveals the major driving force behind his return to the BBC soap and how much the storyline impacted him

Avid EastEnders viewers will remember Barry Evans' final scene as Janine pushed him off a cliff in order to gain financially. And his exit left many devastated. But now Shaun Williamson is back but his return appears to be bitter sweet.

In a recent interview, he revealed that although he was "shocked" yet "thrilled" when asked by BBC bosses to make a return, it was tinged with sadness.

Shaun is set to reprise his role as Barry Evans as part of Nigel Bates' dementia storyline, as viewers will see Nigel remembering moments from his past.

But Nigel's condition was a reality for Shaun as his beloved mother has the same condition, and she did i

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